Japanese Works of Art - 20th May 2026

Lot 518

A LARGE JAPANESE ARITA BOWL AND COVER

Estimate £1,500 - £2,500 | Hammer £3556

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Description

A LARGE JAPANESE ARITA BOWL AND COVER
EDO PERIOD, C.1700

Decorated in underglaze blue, the deep bowl painted with a continuous landscape, with many pavilions and a tiered pagoda nestled amongst lush vegetation and rockwork; the lid with a border enclosing a similar landscape and bands of lappets, the knop modelled as a shishi, the lion dog seated on its haunches; 30cm. (2)

Provenance: from an English private collection, Devon. Acquired from Bonhams London, Asian Art, 10 May 2021, lot 382.